SKETCH 



OF THE 



ESQUIMAUX FOUND IN THE TERRITORY OF 



BOOTHIA FELIX. 



2V S it has appeared to many of my readers, that the account I 

 have given of the natives of Boothia in the Narrative of my Voyage 

 was more limited than it ought, or would have been, had circum- 

 stances permitted — and that correct portraits displaying their 

 features and dress — which I could not afford to give at greater 

 lengtli in the narrative would be acceptable in this portion of 

 the work, I have commenced it, in the first place with a general 

 sketch, and secondly with the individual description and history 

 to accompany and explain each of the drawings. 



I need not dwell much on their manners and customs, nor 

 enter into any great details respecting their arts and inven- 

 tions ; since I could add little to what is already well known, 

 and need not repeat what can be found in many books. As to 

 their personal appearance, including, with their stature, forms, 



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